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This morning I was reminded of high school. Maybe it's because my daughter becomes a Senior next year, maybe it's because the word "success" triggered a long-lost memory of mine. I think that's more it.
You see, 25 years ago, as a high school senior class, mine voted me to be "most likely to succeed." This morning's sermon was about what true success is. Twenty-five years ago, I thought I had plans. I intended to go to either KU or K-State (I can't even remember which one...) towards a degree in interior design. I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. My class picked me as the one to succeed based on that plan.
But I didn't go to the state university. I don't even know if I applied. I did go to Dordt College, and began my career there as an education major. I lasted 1/2 a semester in that track. Then I floundered around for a while, finally settling on English literature. I thought I would become an editor in New York City. I never made that either, haven't come anywhere near the city. To this day, I would still like to go visit there, maybe.
True success. Have I reached it? No. Not by the world's standards. I am secure in my salvation, and one day I will succeed in making it to heaven. But here on earth, am I a success for him? I try to be, but I fail a lot.
What's your success story?
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